Your Artist's Statement is frequently requested from galleries, museums and the press. Throughout your art career there will be many occasions where you will be asked to write about your art and/or talk about it. Also, many art professionals may specifically require an Artist's Statement in order to consider you for representation, awards, and juried exhibition … [Read more...]
The Basics of Public Relations For Artists
An artist recently asked me "Why is it that some artists' careers rise to stardom while other artists, who are equally talented, remain invisible?" It was an excellent question that led me to write this article on the subject of public relations. Having been an arts writer for 30 years and a former art magazine publisher, I am well acquainted with the role that public relations … [Read more...]
Your Words Have the Power to Sell More Art
The words you choose to speak and write about yourself and your art can be powerful tools to attract art buyers, quicker sales, generate publicity, and increase many more career opportunities. It is true: Your words have the power to sell more art. You can arouse a positive response in the reader or listener, propel them to make a decision, and take action. In this article … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Lost Your Creative Motivation? This Article Helps You Restore It!
It happens! When you've lost your creative energy, don't criticize yourself! Take a deep breath, relax, and view this as an opportunity. One of my artist coaching clients confided that she lost her creative motivation and was feeling depressed. First thing I told her was to stop criticizing herself and view the experience as an opportunity to move to new and better fields of … [Read more...]
Create The Art Career of Your Dreams ~ 15 Guidelines
If you're been following me for any length of time you know that my passion, purpose and mission are to help you create the art career of your dreams. This article is one in a series of articles related to art career goals. You'll find advice I have given to artists in my art career consultations and they have proven to be successful. They are also guidelines I follow … [Read more...]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Artist’s Biography
As a writer and curator I visit dozens of artist’s websites every day. In my coaching consultations I help artists achieve their art career goals. We often begin with a discussion about how they write about themselves, their careers, and their greatest attributes and achievements. Unfortunately, I notice many artists don't know how to write a correct Artist's Biography in … [Read more...]
Fun Techniques to Help You Write Your Artist’s Statement
If you're like most artists writing your artist's statement is one of those projects that you dread even more than root canal. Having helped thousands of artists over the years tackle this job I was delighted to come across two fun techniques to help you write your artist's statement. These tools, "freewriting" and "mind-mapping", are powerful brainstorming strategies used by … [Read more...]
Spring Into Action for Your Art Career Success
Spring has officially begun if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. Does this time of year energize you? You may feel motivated to clean up your life, career and physical surroundings. No matter what time of year it is now, if you want to maximize your career potential you came to the right page. It's a good idea to periodically examine what areas need most attention to … [Read more...]
Harmful Beliefs That Can Prevent Art Career Success and Many Ways to Overcome Them
We all possess an arsenal of certain types of assumptions, habits and excuses that prevent us from achieving our fullest potential. In this article I point to several beliefs that can harm you and prevent you from achieving art career success. You'll find many ways to overcome them. If you identify with any of the disempowering beliefs listed below you can go immediately to the … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage
You can have the best art on the planet, but unless you apply positive and proactive beliefs and action steps you may not achieve your career goals. Many of the obstacles we face can be attributed to our own self-sabotaging behavior. So, here are 10 ways to avoid art career sabotage. Every one of the 10 points ends with a link to a related article where you can dive into the … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Ensure Ongoing Future Art Sales
Your art buyers are valuable assets. Whenever you make a sale, recognize it as the beginning of a long, rewarding relationship. According to the Pareto Principle, 20 percent of your clients will bring you 80 percent of your business. Don't ignore those 20 percent. They not only like your work already and don't have to be convinced, they can also refer more art buyers to you. … [Read more...]
Master Your Art Career Goals
In this article, I've selected excerpts from 11 of the many articles I've written that will help you master your art career goals, along with quick links to them. Some of the articles have links to more articles! Please save this page and visit often. And, when you need more, on this blog you'll find many articles on a range of topics to help you handle all aspects of your art … [Read more...]
More Than 140 Simple and Powerful Ideas to Achieve Your Art Career Success
In this article "More Than 140 Simple and Powerful Ideas to Achieve Your Art Career Success" you'll find a wide range of popular articles I've written to choose from that offer you easy to follow, step-by-step guidelines. There are many topics for you, from increasing your art sales, planning and achieving your art career goals, writing your artist's biography and artist's … [Read more...]
8 Golden Keys for Art Career Success
As an artist career coach and mentor I am called upon to provide the best art marketing strategies tailored to each individual client’s creative, career and financial goals. My mission is to help artists attain art career success that fits their needs. After helping thousands of artists over the years I've learned there are certain "Golden Keys" to building a more rewarding … [Read more...]
Take Your Art Career Dreams and Goals Higher With These 8 Steps
Creating art career goals can be adventurous, creative and rewarding. Every day you get another opportunity to delve into your deepest desires and formulate new ways to bring them to fruition. As a mentor for artists helping you achieve your creative, career and financial objectives is one of my favorite activities. In this article you'll find ways to increase your pleasure … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Receive Publicity As An Artist – 15 Steps to Take
15 Important Steps to Take Immediately After Learning You Are in an Article, Received an Award, Were Selected for an Exhibition or Other Good News When you receive any form of publicity as an artist, whether it is a feature in a magazine, exhibition catalogue, get selected for an online exhibition, or been featured in a video, it is the perfect time to get your art marketing … [Read more...]